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SUV Crashes Into Diner, GMU Scalia School, James Beard Winner: News Nearby
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- Vehicle Crashes into Tysons Silver Diner
- GMU President: Donors Have No Authority Over University Decisions
- Knife Removed from School Bus: Police
Vehicle Crashes into Tysons Silver Diner
An SUV rammed into the front of a Silver Diner — reportedly three times. Police arrived to find a fire had started and four people were injured. Three were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Media outlets are reporting the driver was a cook who has been terminated following the crash. >>> Read more.
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Powerball Jackpot is Climbing Again
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, May 4's drawing isn't quite the record payout we saw in January, but it's hardly chump change. The jackpot is up to an estimated $348 million, with a $226.1 million cash value. If nobody wins this time around, that jackpot will continue to climb.
Earlier this year, the Powerball jackpot climbed up to $1.6 billion, the highest it's ever been. It may not take long to get there. On Jan. 2, the jackpot was $355 million. And it was just three drawings later that the jackpot climbed to its record finish on Jan. 13. >>> Read more.
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